Outdoor space and on-site leisure facilities are more important than ever before: CBRE Survey

Outdoor space and on-site leisure facilities are more important than ever before: CBRE Survey

CBRE, the global commercial real estate services firm, conducted a Residential Tenant Flash Survey in August 2020 to gauge the sentiment of residential tenants in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the survey, key factors for those seeking residential accommodation are outdoor space, with 63% responding that having access to a garden or balcony is more important than ever before following partial lockdown measures. On-site sports and leisure facilities are also driving decisions, with 56% regarding amenities, such as swimming pools and gymnasiums, as high on the priority list. In choosing a new property, tenants are starting to factor in the trend for more time working from home, with 37% reporting the need to have an area within their home for an office or dedicated workspace.